1970s Maps of Buchanan County, Missouri

Explore 5 historic maps of Buchanan County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Buchanan County's landscape evolved across the 1970s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1970s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Buchanan County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.


Buchanan County, MO maps

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  1. 1971 Map of St. Joseph South, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of St. Joseph South, 1973 Print
    1971 St. Joseph South
    1973 Print · USGS
    Southern Buchanan County comes into focus in the early 1970s as the rail-and-river economy of St. Joseph meets the rural Missouri countryside. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots at Old Sparta Cem and Mt Pleasant Cem, or locate landmarks like the Shackelford Landing Strip.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1971 Map of St. Joseph North, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of St. Joseph North, 1973 Print
    1971 St. Joseph North
    1973 Print · USGS
    St. Joseph and the surrounding Missouri River bluffs are shown in great detail during a period of significant suburban expansion in the early 1970s. Researchers can trace historic cemeteries like Mt Mora Cem and locate local landmarks such as Missouri Western College and Country Club Village.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1971 Map of Hemple, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Hemple, 1973 Print
    1971 Hemple
    1973 Print · USGS
    Clinton and Buchanan counties are captured here in the early 1970s, showcasing a landscape of established farmsteads and rural townships. Researchers can trace family roots at Mt Zion Ch, Keller Cem, and along the Burlington Northern line.

  4. 1971 Map of Agency, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Agency, 1973 Print
    1971 Agency
    1973 Print · USGS
    Buchanan County's agricultural and rail heartland is captured here in the early seventies as three major railroads crossed the fertile Platte River valley. Researchers can pinpoint historic family plots like Blakely Cem and trace the paths of the Burlington Northern through Easton.

  5. 1978 Map of Gower
    1978 Map of Gower
    1978 Gower
    1978 Print · USGS
    Gower and the surrounding Missouri farmlands are captured in the late seventies, showing the region's agricultural layout and rural road network. Researchers can trace land boundaries near Grayson or follow the meandering course of Castile Creek and the Little Platte.

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